Sunday, December 19, 2010

Nigerian Bottling Company Plc Recuiting

Business Systems Leader – Finance at NBC PLC

Nigerian Bottling Company Plc, one of the foremost manufacturing firm in the country currently recruits for Business Systems Leader – Finance

Job Summary
Position: Business Systems Leader – Finance
Ref: BSL/12/10
Function name: Management Information Systems
Experience: 6
Location: Head Office
Education: Bachelors Degree in Science, Engineering, Information & Communication Technology or Management
Career type: IT service Management

Role:
The key objective of the Services Leader role is to ensure system health ( system functionalities are delivered within scope, on time, in the expected quality, professionally documented ) They will partner with the business in his/her function, support the demand process, IT projects, the change managment process and the application portfolio. Together with CITM BSLs will make sure that CCHellenic's systems are operating according to SLA standardsFunctional area: MIS
Closing date 2010-12-31

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong Objective and Analytical ability. With Practical creative and intellectual power

Job description
Reports to Country IT Services Manager
Support country BPLs/business people to identify, prioritise & capture demands based on the CCH demand process during the BP cycle or on ad-hoc basis
Propose/present to the business management the available EIT standard solutions & ensures the compliance with company's EIT standards.
Act as the main contact link of the business people/Country BPL for change requests that has been assessed from Corporate BPLs & are under implementation, following up on them, ensuring the on time delivery and that they meet the business requirements
Collect from business people/ Country BPL new requirements and documents them accurately before they're moved for implementation following the CCH change management process.

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Naurexgroup : Chief Officer(Oil and Gas)

Naurexgroup : Chief Officer(Oil and Gas)

Naurexgroup : Chief Officer(Oil and Gas)

Référence : 101201-2 Poste : Chief Officer - DSV Secteur : OIL & GAS

Expérience requise : 5 years Mode : Resident Pays : NIGERIA Localisation : Lagos Durée : 6 months
Qualifications requises :
English and french language

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HOW TO PASS JOB INTERVIEWS

Questions start the minute the interview does, and to show that you are an exceptional candidate, you need to be prepared to answer not only the typical questions, but also the unexpected. You can expect questions regarding your qualifications, career interests,your academic preparation, experience, and ones that assess your personality.

50 most likely job interview questions are:

1. Tell me about yourself
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

4. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work.

5. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.

13. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.

14. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.

15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.

20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

21. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.

22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude .

23. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

24. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can’t wait to get to work.

25. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer @ 24

26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.

28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

34. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful

35. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.

36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.
Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

40. Do you have any blind spots?
Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.

44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.

45. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

46. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

47. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.

48. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.

49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

50. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are examples.

Twenty Five Things You need to avoid during Job Interview

* Poor personal appearance

* Lack of interest and enthusiasm; passive and indifferent

* Over-emphasis on money

* Criticism of past employer

* Poor eye contact with interviewer


* Late to interview

* Failure to express appreciation for interviewer’s time

* Asks no questions about the job

* Unwillingness to relocate

* Indefinite answer to question

* Overbearing, aggressive, conceited with ‘know-it-all’ complex

* Inability to express self clearly; poor voice, poor diction, poor grammar

* Lack of vitality

* Lack of maturity

* Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals

* Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, ill at ease

* Failure to participate in activities

* Expects too much too soon

* Makes excuses, evasive, hedges on unfavourable factors on record

* Lack of tact

* Lack of courtesy, ill-mannered

* Sloppy application form

* No interest in company or industry

* Cynical

* Intolerant, strong prejudices

GUINESS VACANCY: STRATEGIC CATEGORY MANAGER

AUTOREQID 25794BRFUNCTION: PROCUREMENT
TYPE OF JOB: FULL TIME
COUNTRY: NIGERIA


CONTEXT/SCOPE:
The role has responsibility for developing and providing key data, expertise and analysis in support of the development of strategic category strategies. It is key in influencing the sourcing process across all West African supply operations of category management to deliver the requisite business benefits /needs. This role has specific responsibility for developing the category management strategies for cereals across the entire Nigerian supply business, encompassing the spend for all brewing locations in Nigeria.


EXTERNAL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: STRATEGIC CATEGORY MANAGER – CEREALS
LEVEL: L5(M1)
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT


DIMENSIONS:
A) FINANCIAL:
Total categories spend


B) LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership responsibility for developing strategic category management approach with one direct report purpose of role
Management of nominated category in line with diageo’s procurement imperatives: – risk management, quality, service, cost, innovation/growth, corporate citizenship

C) MARKET COMPLEXITY
This role will operate nationally across multiple breweries.
Diverse range of products within category including malting barley, feed barley, wheat, malt, sorghum, enzymes and hops. A broad local and international/global supply base providing goods & services in this regional category. High political and media focus on purchasing cereals. Heavily regulated market across the region presently undergoing significant structural change. High level of risk and regulation in meeting “food grade” requirements around safety and integrity of liquids and ingredients. Continuous significant risks to security of supply to be managed particularly within cereal spend.

TOP3-5 ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Develop strategic category management approach to key spend areas to deliver security of supply, maintaining requisite quality, protecting brand reputation and optimum cost
2. Develop and implement agreed strategy for managing price volatility in base commodity spend, and ensure fast and accurate reporting of risks and impacts of commodity price movements
3. Development of annual operating plan and supporting projects to deliver agreed targets
4. Endorsement from key stakeholders of category strategy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED


QUALIFICATIONS
• University degree in agricultural/biological science or commercially biased discipline
• Accredited purchasing qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)

EXPERIENCE –
• Must have 3 – 4 years experience which should include the following:
• Significant procurement responsibilities in a leading edge company
• Experience with agricultural products, traded commodities and of developing and operating price risk management policies to manage spend within governance guidelines
• Weather data interpretation/management
• have a flair for field work and travels

BARRIERS TO SUCCESS IN ROLE

LACK OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Experience in category management
• Specific experience within portfolio
• Project and change management
• Experience in management of commodities
• Interpersonal skills for the development of relationships at all levels both internally & externally – political & cultural sensitivities


TO APPLY
1. Log on to https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=11729&siteid=208
2. Click on the first link which is ‘Search openings’ go to ‘key word’ (Box 5) and enter the AUTOREQ ID of the position you are interested in
3. Click ‘search’
4. Click ‘view job(s)’ to read the detailed job profile
5. Click on ‘submit to job(s)’ to submit your CV

DEADLINE: 28th December, 2010